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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1900

Page

2

Resolution Fixes Senatorial Conferes Equal to Bradford County

Tunkhannock Aug 20 The Republican convention adopts a resolution fixing the number of conferees for the Wyoming county senatorial division to match Bradford County’s allotment. Bradford County Republicans authorize six conferees. Wyoming’s share adjusts if Bradford changes. Also notes Lyman H. Howe animatoscope visit Platts Opera House and local wedding notices Mary Callahan and Frank Coleman.

Bradford County Tunkhannock Bradford Wyoming Wyoming County Weomine County Draderero Wyermimne Bwil Anid Oriminathon Bradfond County Wyonlme Wyothhig County Confernes Wyerming County Bradley W. Lewis Mary Shook Frank C. Herrick Presbyterian Church

Races at Pittston draw eight hundred in warm fair day

Special to the Scranton Tribune from Milston August 30 reports a large turnout at West Pittston grounds. perfect weather and good track featured clean horse racing. Martha D driven by Elwood Smith won the 2.40 class and $200 across three heats. H. J. Gorman won the 2.28 class despite tough competition.

Milston West Pittston Grounds Elwood Smith Wilkes-Barre Martha D Cliss Elass H. J. Gorman Scranton Martha Dotsmith Witkusdurres Lillian Hoy Slattery Feyantony Uncle Nedler Waverly Valon Prince Lanning Witkesdare Milde Meekenbargur Mitetor Niel Tiotwipwon Seranuin Lwir Hom Cha Pane Tim Darby Brownie Hoitlychonberger Murton Thalistead Jr O Wodling Bebblehemy Toa Lord Middiston Milgie Wilkes Marre Roxana Sieewood Jenmyny Co.cc Gb Tine Sky. Re. MC Priday Robert Johnson

Wyoming County Veterans Reunion Opens At Renshaw Park

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports the Wyoming County Veterans Association reunion underway at Renshaw Park Tunkhannock with grounds tents and arriving veterans. Welcome sermon by Rev M H Pease and a response by Comrade Turner precede an address by A J Colborn with an evening campfire program. J B K Montweereng a Wyoming County bar admittee now in Philadelphia visited this week and L Sittner president of the Wyoming National Bank is at Owasco Lake for a short vacation with Mrs Sittner.

A. J. Colborn J. BK. Montweer Eng Wyoming County Philadelphia Ll. Sittner Wyoming National Bank Owasco Lake

Susquehanna News: Italian Suspect Arrested in Wounding

Susquehanna police arrested Gio Rimie Tillio at Front Street home for shooting and wounding Mary Spangnola at Erie Railroad station in Himira. He likely hid since Sunday and may be sent to Montrose Jail for a New York governor's requisition.

Susquehanna Front Street Girmie Tillio Mary Spangnola Erie Himira Inez Telito Montrose New York BE. L. Hatfield Scranton Tribune Harglave Erle Railroad Great Bend Thomas Huitt Erle Hose Company Columbia Hove Company Cure Bondile Crush Brushville Keystone Hook and Ladder Comming Lanesboro Key- Stone Lodge Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Starrucesa Mame O'Neill Canavan Farm Oak-land Teresa C'Connor New York City William Morton Troy N. Y Denver Colorado John Couard Couard John F. McInerny Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association Wilkes-Barre

McCarty visit, relocations noted in Kingsley area

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports several local movements. Miss Margaret McCarty visited Factoryville. John Wilmarth and family moved to Oakley. Crandall and family occupy Wilmarth rooms. Miss Jenkins of Camptown stayed with Mrs W W Adams. Fred Tiffany's children visited Carbondale relatives. Emily Jeffreys, H H Jeffreys daughter, returned to New York City. The school year opened with 34 pupils and hires Milas Cassie Brewster and Louise Sophia as teachers.

Scranton Tribune Kingsley Marrearet McCarty Factoryville Adame Aick John Wilmarth Oakley Crandall Arendy Wilmarth Tenkins Camptown W. W. Adams Fred Tiffany Carbondale HH. W. Jeffreys Emily New York City Finn Scranton Ashley Wesley Stuart Best George Patterson Elizabeth Tiffany Milas Cassie Brewster Louise Sophia

Local Social Notes From Gibson Area

Special to the Scranton Tribune Aug 30 reports Mr John Follett and wife returning to Tinos after a visit in the area. E G Peckering and family of Lechester N Y visited at I E Sweeps. Orson Heatlock and family of Seranet on visit Mrs Halleck’s mother Mrs Fanny Terchiltzer. Mrs William Eps and son Charen of Susquehanna staying with C H Van Glorder. James Fuller of Booth Gibson in town on business. Cream social and free band concert planned at Gibson House lawn Saturday evening. Rentemper FE A Sweet and wife in Susquehanna Wednesday on business.

Scranton Tribune Gibson John Follett Tinos

Accident on Traction Line Kills Horse Belonging to B B Snyder

A serious accident on the Traction line yesterday morning near Christian’s curve involved a Delaware and Hudson train. The horse owned by B B Snyder was killed instantly as Mr Snyder’s buggy was struck while turning from Schoolntract to Main, with no blame attached to Snyder or the motorman. The incident followed a brief illness of Kate Philbin, the Frank Philbin family’s young daughter, who died after cholera morbus.

B. B. Snyder Delaware and Hudson Snyder Main Christian Myr Travthan Company Frank Philbin Kate

Local Obituaries and Accidents Reported Across Town

The community records several funerals and injuries. Interments are planned for St Marys and Langcliffe cemeteries for infants Decker Williams and other relatives. Thomas Cavanaugh remains seriously injured after a shaft fall at No 18. Nellie Reap and Mary McTulen travel to Elmhurst for a visit. A child loses the top of a finger after a wringer incident.

St. Mary's Cemetery Deen Decker Langcliffe Cemetery Willam Willams Lincoln Hill Price Thomas Cavanaugh North End Pittston Ice Company Nellie Reap Mary McTulen Elmhurst A. Hines

Proposed amendment to bankruptcy law adds six thers

The paper discusses a proposed amendment to Section 3 adding six more grounds for bankruptcy to existing ones. It argues such changes would give creditors remedies against reckless debtors and improve fair credit, while acknowledging enforcement challenges and urging legislative action.

Hia Twine Ag

Preacher Fists Groom After Elopement Scene

In Cincinnati Ohio on August 80 an enraged aunt assaulted Spree B Rawlings and Mire Mary Lawar after learning her niece eloped. Rawlings submitted as Mary Lawar, 25, formerly of Levntville Kentucky, remains with Mawlinge. The couple pursued clandestine courtship and fled to Covington.

Cincinnati Spree B. Rawlings Mary Lawar Tilenek Stawlings bin Lridy Mawlinge Ie Levtnville Mlanche Kuhn An Tinhiryeville Weedward Fauiville Shy Nev Sunley Covington

Child Dies After Scalding Fall in Farm Accident

Three year old Midtoff Wesley Scowle, a farmer’s child in Adwame volunts, fell into boiling water while playing near a heater. He died within hours from severe burns. Coroner and local authorities investigated the farm incident.

Peratur Midtoff Wesley Scowle

Harrisburg Charters Granted to Regional Companies

State department issued charters today for Sylvan Manufacturing Co of Pittsburgh with capital and Curwensville Electric Co of Curwensville with capital $10,000.

Harrisburg State Department The Sylvan Manufacturing Company Pittsburg Capital Curwaneville Electrice Company Curwensiville

Change in leaders in The Tribune's Educational Contest

Yesterday saw Miss Fannie E Williams of Peckville rise from eighth to fifth in The Tribune's Educational Contest. She now leads Eugene Boland by two points, with Arthur Kemmerer close behind. A new contestant joined the field as the contest continues with time to improve standings and win rewards described on page four.

Tribune Fannie Fe, Williams Peckville Eugene Boland Arthur Kemmerer

James Jopling Celebrates Seventy-Second Birthday At Inkerman

Yesterday at Inkerman home of James Jopling a large family gathering marked his 72nd birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Jopling Olive Bart Howard and George Jopling from Plainsville Mrs Thomas Jopling of Moosic Mr and Mrs Henry Jopling and Sadie Jopling of Inkerman Mr and Mrs William A Reid Grace Reid of Scranton Mr and Mrs Thomas Walker and children from Inkerman Mr and Mrs William Rooke Edith and James Rooke of Peckville and Mr and Mrs Joseph J Studley and Ethel Studley of Green Ridge. The group shared a repast then enjoyed music and games. A reunion is planned at the same home in 191.

James Jopling Inkerman George Jopling Olive Bart, Howard Plalinsville Thomas Jopling Moosic Henry Jopling Sadie Jopling William A. Reid Grace Reid Scranton Thomas Walker Jennie Ethel James Mabel Myrtle Walker William Rooke Edith James Rooke Peckville Joseph J. Studley Ethel Studley Green Ridge

Question of Rotation Settled by Knights of Pythias

Detroit August 30 The supreme lodge Knights of Pythias settled whether rotation in office would continue or supreme officers face a second term. In the vote for supreme chancellor Thomas G Sample of Pennsylvania and Ogden H Fethers of Wis were the two candidates Fethers led on the first ballot by 64 to 69 percent The officers will be chosen at a later session San Francisco was chosen for the next biennial gathering by acclamation

Detroit Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias Thomas G. Sample Pennsylvania Ogden H. Fethers Janesville Wis Fethers San Francisco

Murder Charge Shocks Morstalltown Community

In Morstalltown Iowa authorities say they have in custody a man linked to the murder of James William, a Black man who protected a 12 year old girl from assault by a gang of drunks. Thirty five arrests have been made, including a man who gives the name Gray. Two girls and others identified Guy as the killer.

Morstalltown Camtody Jamepl Williame Gray Guy Ox

Lehigh Valley Railroad and Coal Company July Returns Reported

The Lehigh Valley Railroad shows July earnings of 2.0 percent higher than last year with net earnings at 270,870 down 12. The eight months to July yield 9,264,608 in earnings, up 1,026,187 while expenses rise 1,810,757. The Lehigh Valley Coal Company posts July earnings of 117,210, up from prior, with eight month totals for revenue and expenses increasing accordingly.

Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Theeromer BOTRE Lehigh Valley Cool Company

German courtesy to France in annual military visit

Berlin reports that the German army will engage in a suturan maneuver this year with a first time participation by a representative of the Prussian army.

France Berlin Aue. W

Catarh Cure Claims to Restore Hearing in Inflammatory Cases

The note extols a cure for deafness tied to inflamed nasal passages and a blocked Eustachian tube. It promises to revive hearing if inflammation is removed and the tube returns to normal. A $100 reward is offered for a cure, with a mail-order guarantee and a pitch for Hall's Pills.

Mall Eac

Opening Sale Draws Three Winners at 10 Oclock

Fragmentary notice advertises an opening sale with three winners for Outlog Flannels in assorted colors. It mentions Justin and Lime as options and notes timing at 10 o'clock on Friday for a one hour, with price and product details unclear.

Mack Howe Ruy Lye Ite

Bargain Umbrellas and Silkolind Decor Sale

Odd catalog fragment lists 100 umbrellas priced low with 59c hourly deal at 11 o'clock. Silkolind and Japanese lines for mantels and decor shown with rich colors. yard sale bargains and fabric drapery offered at 5c to 24c during a Friday 11 o'clock sale.

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Cottage toilet set for sale with flow blue decoration

Auction note describes a cottage toilet set in oreely mottied glaze with all over decoration. Full size bowl and pitcher set includes a covered ewer and one tray. Price quoted as 24 for 4 feet. Friday sale limited to one buyer.

Markets Show Mixed Day with Steel Weighing on Mood

New York traders opened firm but momentum faded amid a general decline. Steel and wire shares slipped while American Tin Plate and American Hoop rose. London gains faded as international stocks cooled. total sales reached about 1000 shares with fluctuating bid prices and muted activity across listed local issues.

New York Ugar London Lomson Eules United States

Butter Creamery Dairy Tubs and Cheese Prices

Corrected item list notes Butter-Creamery dairy tubs Mec feet western Me nearby wtate 1443 Cheese-Full cream new Lyall Beans-Per bu choice marrow 2 45 median.

HL G. Dale Lackawanna Ave Feet Western Wtate

Fragmented Early 19th Century Market Prices Almanac

A garbled OCR style listing appears to report on commodity prices including butter creamery and poultry terms, with scattered numbers for wheat, corn, and other grains. The fragment mentions Western, Southwest regions and various stock and grain quotes, reflecting a sparse market summary.

Wheat and Corn Markets React to Weak Wheat Trust

The New York Wheat Market shows initial strength but weak wheat influences lead to a late decline. Spot quotes drift, elevators and futures show mixed movement as seasonal demand and exports affect prices. Corn futures rise briefly but turn down, while butter and dairy terms reflect changing market conditions.

New York Gilead Liter Iter Eaay Septembit, Inc Getoher Afr Weiter Magic Frank White Weelern Tock White State Sette Sluedy Creamers Dinette Waite Iyalee 7 State Dairy Wwallte CherterQuirts Lange Velie Prgular Packing Dalutge Westwin MM Uttiac

Fragmented OCR Agriculture Note Readout

The readable text fragment lists various items and identifiers, mentioning crops, colors, and measurements with unclear context. It references September, falls, and a detached parenthetical that hints at names or codes such as Ward and Blanes Gymbet M507.

Omhivingo Avi Exgent Liulee Lee Bigtwin Fallowe Ward Blanes Gymbet Whedihlers Hate Wihibake Amin Petar

Cattle sale heats up as auction pairs with strongest bidders

Notable ag sale action draws buyers from multiple outfits amid rising prices. Auction house records show demand for high grade cattle as bidders from several farms push values higher, with consignors reporting solid interest in premium lots.

Market Report: Mixed Cattle and Sheep Prices Across Regions

The report shows cattle trading from poor to medium with prices around 4.0 to 7.00 per unit. Feeder demand weaker, cows and heifers selling at varied levels, bulls strong, with mixed stockers steady to slow. Sheep activity active with higher demand for choice and western sheep. prices range around 4.26 to 4.40 per unit.

God Tir

East Alberta Cattle Sale Reports Mixed Prices

Market notes describe cattle and hogs with varied prices in East Alberta. Listed terms include prime steers around 65.00 and heavy weights, plus common hogs and lambs with multiple price points.

East Aiberta Bohai Bo Good Vedl Colvex

Unclear OCR City Market Report Highlights

Fragmented text from New York market note describes belabored entries for livestock and grain. Mentions hogs and prices in garbled form with several unreadable terms and figures, lacking coherent event or outcome.

East Buffalo cattle market notes and prices

Fragmentary OCR from a livestock market page lists cattle lots and prices including steers and heifers. Mentions Ang 90, Teale HaT, Mowers, Yorkers, lambs, yearlings, and various feeds with unclear amounts. Information is incomplete and names are partially garbled.

East Buffalo Ang Poten Ceiba

Unclear entry on city balances and averages

A garbled OCR item lists city balances and average figures with misspelled tokens such as Cred I balances and Wertoleroma. No coherent names, dates, or locations readable for a proper summary.

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